The show had a nine-season run with plenty of ups and downs, but it was generally enjoyable. While mostly fun, it wasn’t without its confusing moments. Fans often questioned certain plot points, like the bizarre lightsaber duel involving lightning in season 7, or the disappointing season 2 finale where Barry acted selfishly and without thinking things through.
After concluding in 2013, Breaking Bad quickly became recognized as one of the greatest TV shows of all time. The premise – a struggling teacher who transforms into a drug lord – was brilliantly conceived, and combined with its talented actors and crew, the show was set up for lasting success and praise.
One thing that really bothers me about long-running movie or TV series is when characters don’t evolve. Studios and filmmakers often worry about changing a beloved hero or villain too much, even after many years, because they think audiences have a fixed idea of who that character is. But people change over time, and life experiences shape who they become. That’s why I’m excited about how the new series, IT: Welcome To Derry, is handling the character of Dick Hallorann, played by Chris Chalk – they seem willing to let him grow and change.
At first glance, the streaming service’s most popular shows might seem quite different from each other. While English-language shows generally make up the top ten, not all of them are from the US or UK. With the highly anticipated release of Stranger Things season 5 coming up, it’s easy to assume that big-budget, popular genre shows are the only ones succeeding.
While The Odyssey is famous as a standalone story, it’s actually a continuation of the events from the Trojan War. To fully appreciate it, it helps to know the story of the war, which is detailed in Homer’s Iliad. If you don’t want to read a long, ancient text, the 2004 movie Troy is a good option. Though it changes some details, it still captures the main relationships and conflicts of the war.
Captain America: Brave New World, the fourth Captain America movie from Marvel Studios, came out in US cinemas in February. The film is directed by Julius Onah and stars Anthony Mackie returning as Sam Wilson, now Captain America, alongside Harrison Ford as Thaddeus Ross, who transforms into Red Hulk.
As a lifelong Star Trek fan, I’ve always admired Patrick Stewart’s work, especially his portrayal of Jean-Luc Picard in The Next Generation, Picard, and the Star Trek films. I was deeply moved by his performances, and the recent news that he won’t be reprising the role is particularly upsetting.
Shudder and Independent Film Company are teaming up again to release the upcoming slasher film, River, in U.S. theaters. Currently in post-production, River marks the directorial debut of Joshua Giuliano and stars popular horror actresses Jessica Rothe and Jane Levy. Shudder will also be shopping for international distribution deals at the AFM market through Upgrade.
According to FlixPatrol, the Mel Gibson film Fatman is currently the second most popular movie on Paramount+ in the United States. It’s not immediately clear why Fatman is performing so well, but it recently became available on the streaming service on November 1st. This new availability, combined with the approaching holidays, may be encouraging more people to watch it.
Warner Bros. recently began promoting its new film, Superman, directed by James Gunn, for awards consideration. While an awards campaign doesn’t guarantee nominations or wins, it shows the studio has confidence in the film and is proud of the work done by the director and cast.